Violence Reduction Center
@VRC_UMD
The Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (the VRC) at @UMDCriminology translates sound science into practical anti-violence policy.
DC's approach to violence intervention needs to be completely revamped, but not discarded entirely. Also, while I understand Pinto's frustration, it should stay under the mayor's authority.
Let's be real: Neither @ONSEDC_ nor @cure_dc follows evidence based practices of providing good housing, job, and mental health services that get people on a better path. Bring in @Abt_Thomas from @UofMaryland Violence Interruption Center & get it right. wapo.st/4jZEKX3
Everyone who cares about public safety should read this op-ed. Thank you @ChiefPaulNoel for your leadership - this is the right message for this moment. knoxnews.com/story/opinion/…
Law enforcement SHOULD be collecting and sharing intelligence on those who would harm their communities, but "gang databases" are riddled with errors, do little to protect us, and threaten our civil liberties. theintercept.com/2025/07/22/ice…
"Crime almost certainly fell considerably in the United States in the first six months of 2025. The decline in crime that began in 2023 and picked up steam in 2024 has accelerated even faster so far in 2025." jasher.substack.com/p/assessing-cr…
Here's a good piece from VRC colleague Chris Sullivan on the benefits of community violence intervention (CVI). scholars.org/contribution/c…
As #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we need to raise awareness, but we must also deliver results. Through data-driven strategies, VRC-supported cities are outpacing national trends in reducing violence. Change is possible. Our communities are proving it.
The MD Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has launched two major tools to end Gun Violence Awareness Month: the Firearm Violence Data Dashboard and the Preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence.
Congratulations to @UMDCriminology professors Rod Brunson and Jean McGloin!
Congrats to Dr. Rod Brunson & Dr. Jean McGloin on being elected 2027 President & Vice President of @ASCRM41! Their leadership will advance equity, mentorship, & impactful research in criminology. go.umd.edu/206v
Let's be real: Neither @ONSEDC_ nor @cure_dc follows evidence based practices of providing good housing, job, and mental health services that get people on a better path. Bring in @Abt_Thomas from @UofMaryland Violence Interruption Center & get it right. wapo.st/4jZEKX3
🎙️ Episode 121 of TCA. We’re joined by Professor Rod Brunson (@UMDCriminology) to tackle the topic of #race and #policing. We discuss his 2025 article on protester experiences during #BLM demonstrations: 🔗 tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108… 🎧 Tune in: thecriminologyacademy.com/episode-121-br…
Our thoughts are with @mayorpaulyoung and his family. No public official should have to endure this. Ironically, Mayor Young is partnering with the @VRC_UMD to save lives and stop violence, the very issue the perpetrator claims to care about. washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06…
Mayor Scott, MONSE & hospital partners marked Gun Violence Awareness Month with a resource fair & free gun lock event, with 275+ locks distributed. Read more about these prevention efforts: mayor.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-rel…